Media Releases

WIRES has launched a new Sea Snake Rescue Course which will be available nationally for registered wildlife rescue organisations from 12 May. This advanced rescue course is part of WIRES plans to increase rescue response and welfare outcomes for marine reptiles. It explores the safe methods of rescuing and transporting displaced, injured and/or sick sea snakes. The course will be fully delivered online. read more

WIRES recently established the purpose-built Western Sydney University Koala Facility in Richmond NSW, to support our Hawkesbury branch in their rehabilitation of Koalas. The new facility fills a gap for the growing number of sick and injured koalas sent to specialised carers for help. Habitat loss, traffic and diseases such as Chlamydia all threaten the wild marsupials. read more

WIRES is excited to announce its support for the Conservation in Action conference being held in Orange, 2-4 May 2022. The theme of this year’s conference is Climate l Bushfires l Wildlife. read more

WIRES has launched a national Koala Rescue Course which will be available for registered wildlife carers from April 2022. The course is part of WIRES’ plan to increase rescue and rehabilitation capacity and improve emergency rescue response for koalas. read more

WIRES has announced the 67 recipients of the 2021 WIRES National Grant Program whose projects aim to improve outcomes for Australia’s native animals. read more

If you work with Australian wildlife and their habitats, WIRES is interested in hearing from you! This survey will be used to determine current knowledge gaps in wildlife research that will positively impact Australian wildlife. read more

November is Turtle Month and WIRES has announced it will be supporting more projects to address the vital conservation of endangered turtle species. read more

To mark the official day of the Wombat, WIRES has announced a range of new initiatives to support this much loved native Australian animal. read more

To help improve wildlife rescue and rehabilitation outcomes and help more animals faster throughout Tasmania, WIRES has been working closely with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) and Wildcare Tasmania to launch a new training program for wildlife rehabilitators. read more